Learn Urdu Online with Berlitz
Immerse yourself in the linguistic richness of Urdu with our proven Berlitz method. Urdu developed as a lingua franca in South Asia, blending Hindi grammar with Persian, Arabic, and Turkish vocabulary, and is written in a modified Arabic script called Nastaliq. Our Urdu lessons will have you speaking the language from day one, so you develop a highly practical skillset that will enable you to talk fluently in any social or business setting.
What is Urdu?
Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language and the national language of Pakistan. With over 230 million speakers worldwide, it is also widely spoken in India and among diaspora communities across the globe. Urdu shares its grammatical structure and core vocabulary with Hindi, while drawing significant influences from Arabic, Persian, and Sanskrit—giving it a distinctive literary and poetic tradition.
Learn Urdu Online
Influenced by Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Turkish and Sanskrit languages, Urdu is both a familiar and foreign language for many. Urdu is an official language in Pakistan and India and is spoken in over 20 countries worldwide.
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How Urdu Lessons with Berlitz Work
- Learn Urdu and get a proven high-quality education with Berlitz, one of the oldest language schools in America.
- Speak the language from your first Urdu lesson.
- 80% of your Urdu classes will be spent speaking the language to get you fluent fast.
- Learn Urdu with your work colleagues, with Berlitz programs created specifically to meet your business needs.
- Private lessons typically run 40–60 minutes; group classes include 3–6 learners and are available at beginner through advanced proficiency levels.
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